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Set-Slice Watermelon Jello with a Touch of Watermelon Extract – Easy No-Bake Dessert
Dolce Flav
10
130 minutes
Watermelon
This Set‑Slice Watermelon Jello is a fun, no-bake dessert that visually mimics a watermelon slice using pink, green, and black “seed” jelly layers. Infused with a hint of watermelon extract, it has an unmistakably fresh and fruity taste that’s perfect for summer. Layered coloring gives the illusion of a real watermelon wedge, making it eye-catching and playful for school lunches, picnics, or summer parties. The subtle flavor amplification from the extract ensures each bite tastes like juicy watermelon.
Ingredients
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1½ cups water
6 tbsp powdered gelatin
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 cups milk
¼ tsp watermelon extract
Pink, green, and black food coloring
Directions
Bloom the gelatin: Pour 1½ cups of water into a pot. Sprinkle the gelatin over the surface and let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
Dissolve the gelatin: Place the pot over medium-high heat and whisk until the gelatin fully dissolves. Remove from heat.
Add flavor & color: Stir in sweetened condensed milk, milk, watermelon extract, and vanilla (if using).
Divide & color the mixture: Transfer the jelly mixture into separate bowls. Add green food coloring to one bowl for the rind layer, black food coloring to a small portion for “seeds,” and keep the remaining as pink for the flesh layer.
Layer the jello: Lightly spray a 9-inch round baking dish. Pour the green gelatin first and chill until it firms slightly. Then carefully add the black dot layer (in a small bowl) and chill. Finally, pour the pink layer over the top.
Chill & set: Refrigerate the assembled jello—evenly set and colored—for about 2 hours or until fully firm. Slice into wedges and serve.